Gunung Mulu National Park
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About Mulu
Gunung Mulu National Park is gazetted as one of World Heritage site. It is the 'jewel in the crown' of Sarawak's expanding network of national parks. It is also the largest national park, covering 52,865 hectares of primary rainforest, which is traversed by fast flowing rivers and clear jungle streams. There are three prominent mountains in Mulu - Gunung Mulu (2,376 m), Gunung Api (1,750 m) and Gunung Benarat (1,585 m).[1]
Dense vegetation clings to every surface. Steep slopes and vertical cliffs reach summit ridges before dropping to hidden valleys. Jagged limestone pinnacles, bleached while, pierce the lush green canopy. Cave passages wind their way through the mountains, opening into chambers so large you are dwarfed to insignificance.
The place is abound with superlatives: the world's most extensive cave system, the world's largest natural rock chamber - big enough to accommodate 40 Boeing 747 aircraft park side by side - and Southeast Asia's longest cave passage.[2]
Stay at Mulu National Park in the heart of Sarawak's only World Heritage Area[3]. Accommodation is nestled on the edge of the rainforest beside the beautiful Melinau River. Choose from rooms with private bathrooms and air-conditioning or ceiling fans or stay in provided hostels.
Getting There
- Park Entry
- Pay when you arrive in Mulu.
- Office Hours
- 8:00AM to 5:00PM daily
- Security staff are on duty 24 hours a day.
- Getting to Mulu
- MAS flies from Miri and Kota Kinabalu
- MAS Miri - +6085-438989
- MAS Kuching - +6082-246622
- MAS Kota Kinabalu - 1300883000
- Alternatively, a 10 hour river trip from Miri to Mulu is available. Departing from Kuala Baram you travel up the Baram River to Marudi where a second boat takes you to Long Terawan. At Long Terawan you must hire a longboat to bring you to the Park.
- Money
- Malaysia Ringgit is a must. The part has no ATM or credit card facilities.
- Health
- A small medical clinic is located near the park but please carry your own personal first aid kit and medications.
Mulu Canopy Skywalk
(Guided) The Mulu Canopy Skywalk is the world's longest tree-based canopy walk that is 480m long. In this magical tree top world sway over the tranquil river 20 metres below. Around you is a sunlit world of fragrant flowers, beautiful ferns, monkeys, squirrels and birds.
Plants for Life Walk
(Guide Optional) How do you live in an isolated rainforest without shops, doctors or hospitals? You learn to understand the forest - what tastes good, what cures sickness, what will hurt you and how to build using forest plants. Explore the plant worlds with the local experts.
Garden of Eden
(Guided) In Deer Cave, leave the regular tour route and climb down to the underground river. Your destination is the glowing pool of light and water at the far end of the cave.
Paku Waterfall
(Guided) Maybe you would prefer a half-day rainforest walk to Paku Waterfall and the chance to be alone. Relax by the river, swim and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Long Lansat River Walk
Take a longboat to a small stream where crystal clear waters cascade down a narrow valley. Lush rainforest plants crowd in over the water; the soft sounds of birds, insects and the stream relax you. On the way, why not visit the Penan people at Long Iman and learn a little about their customs?
The Summit
(Guided) 24kms of steep climbing over 4 days / 3 nights to an altitude of 2,377 metres make it Mulu's most challenging trek. Montane forest with its pitcher plants, conifers, and stunning rhododendrons are your reward on this climb. The leeches are just a bonus. Be prepared to sleep in simple forest huts cooking your own camp food.
Wind Cave
The Cave of the Winds where millions of years ago, the first minute calcite crystals were deposited, building the majestic columns and stalagmites in the King's Chamber.
Clearwater Cave
Nearby in Clearwater Cave the river roaring beneath your feet has travelled along its subterranean route for over 108 km. Giant logs thrown high on the banks and wedged under boulders, evidence of its mighty power. Outside the cave swim in the crustal clear waters where the river emerges from the cliff face. Float with the fishes and breathe in the rainforest around you.
Deer Cave
Experience the grandeur of the world's largest cave passage. Pause in Deer cave's ancient riverbed and imagine the force of the water that once roared through, tumbling huge boulders and carving the scalloped walls. Marvel at the millions of bats hanging from the ceiling chattering and squealing as they prepare to flu out for the evening meal.
Langs Cave
100m away discover the differences of Langs Cave. Small and intimate with long shawls, layers of rimstone pools on the floor and throughout the cave, spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
Bat Observatory
Relax in the Bat Observatory and wait for the Bat Exodus. As the sun sinks towards the horizon the first of millions of bats circle out of the cave in search for food.
Turtle Cave
(Introduction) Try the trill of adventure caving. There is a cave experience just right for you. Have you tried adventure caving? This is a great introduction.
Racer Cave
(Intermediate) Clamber up and down passageways using ropes. Discover insects adapted to life in the dark and Racer Snakes that catch a meal at it flies past.
Clearwater Connection
(Advanced) This wild journey is over boulders, through squeezes and concludes in the underground river. Its so refreshing after the hard caving.
Sarawak Chamber
(Advanced) A challenge even for the fit and experienced cavers, taking 10 - 15 hours. Come face to face with the inky blackness of Earth's largest chamber.
The Pinnacles
(Guided) Enjoy longboat ride to the beginning of this easy 3 hours walk. Camp 5 has well equipped kitchens for self-catering, a dining room and bathrooms. Settle in for the night in one of the 5 open space rooms on a provided sleeping mat.
The trail to view the Pinnacles is only 2.4 km long, but rises 1,200 metres. The last section is nearly vertical with ropes and ladders, so you need to be fit. Take your time, enjoy the limestone forest and glimpse the tree shrews running past. The next day retrace your steps to Headquarters or leave via the Head Hunters Trail.
Kerangas Forest
Optional activities while at Camp 5 include a walk to the Kerangas Forest where the poor sandy soils are the ideal habitat for pitcher plants. Also see the 'dancing grounds' of the Great Argus Pheasant, hear their calls and hopefully catch sight of one.
Melinau Gorge
A short (1 hour) walk leads you to the river 'pools', and the spectacular Melinau Gorge. Guides are essential here as water levels change quickly.
Head Hunters Trail
The Head Hunters Trail takes you 11km through the heart of the Mulu rainforest from Camp 5 to Kuala Terikan. Here there are more chances to see giant porcupine, wild boar or Macaques than elsewhere in Mulu.
Gunung Mulu
Gunung Api
Gunung Benarat
Leaving Mulu
Board your longboat at Kuala Terikan to a longhouse for an overnight stay and then a short ride to Medamit to catch the van to Limbang. Arrangements must be made prior to leaving Park Headquarters and a guide is compulsory.
Contact Us
- Telephone
- +6085-433561
- Fax
- +6085-432561
- enquiries@mulupark.com
- Website
- http://www.mulupark.com
- Office Hours
- 8:00AM to 5:00PM Daily. Security staff are on duty 24 hours a day.
Media
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References
- ↑ Panoramic Images Of Sarawak
- ↑ Miri Your New Destination In Malaysia August 2003 Publication
- ↑ UNESCO World Heritage Area
